Equation of a hyperbola

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What is the equation of a hyperbola with a = 6 and c =9? Assume that the transverse axis is horizontal.

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Explanation & Answer

c² -a²=b² 
solve for b 
b² =81-36=45 

x²/a² - y²/b² =1 

thus the equation of the hyperbola is x^2/36-y^2/45=1


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